pul

Pul is a term with multiple meanings in different languages, and its exact sense depends on context. In Persian and Urdu, the word پل is transliterated as pol or pul and means "bridge." This root appears frequently in toponyms across Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India, where places are often named with a form such as Pul-e-something, indicating a bridge associated with the location.

Separately, in Turkish, pul means "stamp" or "postage stamp." As a common noun, it appears in everyday language, and the same word can occur as a surname or part of a personal name in various communities influenced by Turkish language and culture. The transliteration of پل as pul or pol means that some sources may render related place names or terms differently in English texts.

Because of transliteration variation and linguistic diversity, Pul can function as a common noun in one language and as a proper noun in another. It is not a single, unified concept but a set of homonyms that reflect different historical and linguistic traditions. In most contemporary references, its most recognizable meaning remains the Persian/Urdu bridge, with other uses tied to Turkish stamp terminology or toponymic practices in regions where Persian-influenced languages are spoken.